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Self-motivation Saturday

Posted on November 22, 2025 by karenmeg

Wow, this week flew by! Adjusting to full-time work is a little tougher than I thought it might be. The commute is certainly a lot longer, and I need to change out of my sweats… but midway through the week … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thirteen – Random things about me

Posted on November 20, 2025 by karenmeg

I was recently asked to give some fun facts to share as an introduction. For new readers here, I thought I would do a round-up of random Karen facts: 1/ I’m the eldest of three; even though my siblings and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Trends – Shopping or no shopping

Posted on November 18, 2025 by karenmeg

It’s fall, and for the first time in 6 years, I’m working in an office. I haven’t shopped for work clothes in almost 10 years! In my last in-person gig, I lived in a corner office with a view, and … Continue reading →

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Morning routine

Posted on November 17, 2025 by karenmeg

Do you journal? I suppose blogging is a sort of journal, at least that’s the way I use it often. But I also have about half a dozen physical journals, as I like the notebooks.They keep piling up though, many … Continue reading →

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Sunday – writing

Posted on November 16, 2025 by karenmeg

Been a busy week, getting back into a routine of doing new things! So today will be a catch-up day for my reading and writing assignments. Including for this blog. Welcome to any new readers who have stopped by via … Continue reading →

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Reminders of Seattle

Posted on November 15, 2025 by karenmeg

It was gray, and wet, and a little sombre today as I drove home from the gym. A classic rock grunge song played on the radio, reminding me of the gray, wet, and somberness that often greeted me whenever I … Continue reading →

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Scattershot Saturday – a week in the life

Posted on November 8, 2025 by karenmeg

Wow, a busy week! It went by in a flash, and I have to admit, thank goodness for public transit, I had a meeting downtown and having the option to take a train and avoid dealing with rush hour traffic … Continue reading →

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A Truce that is Not Peace – a Book Review

Posted on November 4, 2025 by karenmeg

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’d read two of Canadian writer Miriam Toews’ books – the most famous one, Women Talking (upon which an award winning movie was made ) … Continue reading →

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Five things I love about Fall

Posted on November 3, 2025 by karenmeg

2. Comfortable walking weather – saw this cute kitty out just enjoying the soft sounds of the brooke in the trails in our neighbourhood. 3. Halloween – I mentioned in the post yesterday, we don’t get a lot of kids … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo November 2025 Days 1 and 2

Posted on November 2, 2025 by karenmeg

I’ve decided to do NaBloPoMo again this year – one blog post every day in November. Accckkkkk! I’m already late for this important date! So this will be a 2-fer post. And I am showing myself some grace because – … Continue reading →

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